Norway’s Wind Catching Systems have released a new concept which changes how we think about wind farms. This floating power grid consists of 100 small, multi-rotor turbines which the company claims are to produce sufficient energy to power 80,000 homes in Europe. This company was founded in 2017 and their […]
Norway stopped coal mining operations in the Arctic back in 2017 and now they’re cancelling the last mine, piece by piece, with the end goal to transform the entire area into a national park that will be twice the size of Wyoming’s Grand Teton. They want to make the Svalbard […]
A treasure trove of ancient artefacts has been discovered in an ice patch in Norway after it started melting because of climate change. The research team discovered around 70 arrow shafts, as well as reindeer bones, textiles, and shoes near a mountainside in Jotunheimen, around 240 miles from Oslo. The […]
For a lot of people, happiness is a dog and adventures. At least, it’s the biggest source of happiness for this man, a professional photographer, who’s opened up an Instagram to show his adventures with his dog, Troja, an Irish setter. From their stunning photos, we can agree that George […]
Do you know about the Norwegian forest cat? The fluffy one with the long tail? This cat is one of the most popular cat breeds in the Nordic countries. They’re also one of the most popular choices for pets in these countries, as well as in France. They’re believed to […]
In 2017, a 6-metre-long whale appeared on the shores of the Sotra Island in Norway. Emaciated and in poor health, the zoologists decided to put it down. Sadly, they discovered 30 plastic things inside the belly of the beaked whale, including plastic bread bags and sweet wrappers. Unfortunately, plastic is […]
The Labour Party, the biggest one in the parliament of Norway, recently withdrew its support for the explorative drilling for oil off the Lofoten islands in the Arctic that are considered a natural wonder. This move created a majority against oil drilling in this sensitive offshore area and illustrates the […]
As seen on Eco Watch, Norway is the first country which has legally prohibited deforestation. Moreover, products which contribute to deforestation are not to be used in this Scandinavian country. The pledge was put forward by the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Energy and Environment. Together with the Rainforest Foundation […]